Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 2, 2018 10:30 am Meditation It’s not the force of gravity that keeps the universe in balance, but the binding power of love. — Isabel Allende, “In the Midst of Winter” From there… Read more.
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Rekindling the Spirit! September 9 September Worship is All about “All ‘IN’: Building a Beloved Community of Outsiders Just Like YOU!” From the Pastor: Worship Ways: The What, Why, and How of Union Church Worship Opportunities Church Council Votes to Partner with Thrivent Financial Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle’s Build is Blessed and Underway! A Note… Read more.
Celtic Service, God on the Quad,Middletown Marker photos
Union Church played host to the 9th Annual Berea Celtic Festival at a Gala concert, Aug 18, and then a special Celtic worship service on Sunday Aug 19th. You can see the service at our YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjc9-GJUisQ Volunteers, Laura Nagle, Jane Mecham, Laura and David Bellnier, joined other… Read more.
Life Line Screening at Union Church
Union Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 10/5/2018. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms… Read more.
Updates from Administration and Properties Boards
Administration Completed review of staff evaluation materials. Reviewed and discussed role of Administration Board in search process re: Director of Music Ministry position. Will have representation on search committee and board will serve in advisory and budgetary consulting role. May be further involved if position restructured in future. Reviewed other staff-related items including current status… Read more.
Another Successful Berea Leadership Experience!
BLE was a transformational experience to 42 local children and teens, ages 7-13. Because of the generous support of our community, we could say “yes” to every family who asked for a scholarship. Thirty-three of the campers received financial assistance, and our many community partnerships ensured that every child in Madison County could learn the… Read more.
A Note from Carla
I am a “people person.” I am interested in folks….the ones I know personally, the ones I serve, and those I have yet to meet. I consider it the greatest of privileges to be able to participate in the mutual sharing of lives, whether it be with a friend of long duration 3,000 miles away,… Read more.
Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle’s Build is Blessed and Underway!
Union Church is a primary sponsor for this year’s “Apostle’s Build” for Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties. This house is being built in Berea, in the Dixie Park neighborhood, and thanks to your hard work and many generous gifts we’ve been able to donate over $5000.00 so far! Working with other churches… Read more.